laqueefa Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ A few people have posted that they're going. I'm planning on going, but I'm waiting a little longer before getting my ticket so that I'm sure I'll be in town. I must have missed those. My possible +1 will know for sure later on this week, so thats as far as I will wait on getting tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Rodder Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 When I was there I always got in line for PP just in time for the next breakdown. How about something like Pilgrims Plunge at Holiday World...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ A few people mentioned something like Divertical (which is PP with more coaster track).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well if Knott's is planning on a 2013 opening for their possible new coaster they would have to announce it pretty soon I would think unless they are gonna pull one of those late openings that seem to work out pretty well for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) I may be wrong on this, but wasn't there a precedent of Knott's announcing new stuff in November, after Haunt was over? editz: from Knott's Twitter... Edited September 3, 2012 by Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ I don't know but it makes sense in my mind that they wan't to finish haunt before worrying about anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yea, cause this year's Haunt should be pretty good. And based off what I hear...I think TRAPPED is going to be the best maze this year and would be worth the upcharge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Yea, cause this year's Haunt should be pretty good. And based off what I hear...I think TRAPPED is going to be the best maze this year and would be worth the upcharge The only thing that scares me about parks doing thinks like upcharge mazes is that the quality of the other "free" mazes will go down. I don't mind park's adding new upcharge mazes for the people who want more but please don't cause it to reduce quality in the other mazes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^Unless they are throwing HHN budget at a maze, I am sure Trapped will just be like all the other mazes with some effects that are not normally up to building code (tight spaces, make you crawl, etc.). A unique experience to Haunt for sure, but I'm not expecting to be wowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster... Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ I totally agree with this. Most parks like to add something completely unique when there thinking of new attractions so I don't see a Mack water coaster coming although if it did I am going to guess the coaster section would be longer than San Diego's water coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster... Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely. Um, Sierra Sidewinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ He said big project. I can almost guarantee you that sidewinder cost under 10 Million dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Water coasters? Mmmm.. can't we think of things that are a little more exciting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ Oh don't worry Giga Coasters, Hyper Coasters, Drop Coasters, Euro Fighters, Mega-Lites, Maverick-like coaster's, and im sure more im forgetting have all been discussed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster... Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely. They should probably get rid of Silver Bullet. Stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ Silver Bullet is faster, longer, and taller than Batman and so the GP views it as the superior coaster to Batman so there is no way this baby is going anywhere soon. Sure in actuality which coaster is better overall is a lot closer of a battle than just stats, a battle Batman probably wins because of it's intensity and force, but to the GP Silver Bullet is bigger, so therefore better. Plus Silver Bullet is just a more fun ride overall that younger kid's can enjoy because of it not being super intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm surprised no one mentioned a mack water coaster... Sea World San Diego Has one just an hour or two south...and considering Knott's hasn't worked with Mack on any big project like this, it seems highly unlikely. Um, Sierra Sidewinder. Sorry, that slipped my mind at the time I wrote it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major. Any kind of a coaster would be considered a major deal for the park, Sierra Sidewinder was heavily advertised when it opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Are some of you suggesting a park can't work with a designer if they hadn't worked on a similar scope project before?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 ^ It's not a big deal it's just not something to be considered major. Any kind of a coaster would be considered a major deal for the park, Sierra Sidewinder was heavily advertised when it opened. I mean major in terms of actual scope and scale of the project. Not on how the park advertises their new attraction. I understand what your saying though, although any new attraction at any theme park is heavily advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Are some of you suggesting a park can't work with a designer if they hadn't worked on a similar scope project before?? I think it was suggested by someone at some point but we all know that for the most part it is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locostitch Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Umlook at this interesting deveopment posted by the oc register "Knott's Berry Farm Perilous Plunge thrill-seekers take the first ride of the day on the last day of the ride before it closes permanently to the public after 12 years. The three-minute ride plunges 115 feet into water which usually soaks riders. Officials were mum on what ride will replace it but did said a bridge and water will remain. MINDY SCHAUER, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER" Here is the link http://www.ocregister.com/news/ride-370291-plunge-knott.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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